Thursday, Oct. 27
Music
Deborah Ledon Vancouver singer-songwriter performs an evening of Latin-inspired jazz and pop. 7pm at Fairview Pub. Cover $5.
Social Arsonist The Chilean metal band kick off their Burning Ground Mini Tour, with special guests Beneath the Throne and Johnny and the Tit Whistles. 8pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover $10.
Pernell Reichert Band Three-piece folk-country band performs. 8:30pm at Wolf and Hound (3617 West Broadway). No cover.
Adrian Glynn Vancouver singer-songwriter performs songs from his second solo record, morelightthannolight. 8pm at The Emerald. Tickets $12 at EventBrite.ca
Comedy
Danny Bhoy Gemini-nominated ‘Commonwealth Comedian’ – as seen on Live at the Apollo,The Late Show with David Letterman and the one-hour Comedy Central special Subject to Change – brings his stand-up to town. 6pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $45.50 at TicketFly.com. All-ages show.
Casey Corbin Just for Laughs regular – with appearances on MTV, Bite TV, SiriusXM Radio – performs his stand-up act with opening sets from Tamer Kattan and Charlie Demers. 8:30pm at The Comedy Mix. Tickets $15 at TheComedyMix.com
Friday, Oct. 28
Music
The Naked and Famous Electronic-pop band from L.A. play tunes from their latest release, Simple Forms,with special guests Xylo and the Chain Gang of 1974. 8pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $39.50 at TicketFly.com. All-ages show.
Sunflower Bean New York City rockers on tour in support of their full-length debut release, Human Ceremony, with special guests the Lemon Twigs and Did You Die. 7pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $12 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
The King Khan & BBQ Show Rock ’n’ roll duo return to Vancouver in support of their latest release, Bad News Boys,with special guests Paint Fumes and Jock Tears. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
Theatre/Dance
Mamahood: turn and face the strange Nicolle Nattarass wrote and performs in this tale of a first-time parent’s descent into motherhood as she travels to an alternate time and place, Planet Mamahood. 8pm at Firehall Arts Centre. Tickets at FirehallArtsCentre.ca. Runs until Oct. 29
Suitcase Stories In this one-woman show,survival turns into a journey of self-discovery as Maki leaves her home in South Korea and takes off for Canada. 8pm at Pacific Theatre. Tickets at PacificTheatre.org. Runs until Nov. 12
Saturday, Oct. 29
Music
Boy & Bear Australian rock band swing through town in support of their latest release, Limit of Love, with special guest Cobi. 6pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at Ticketmaster.com
Hiss Golden Messenger Indie folk-roots act from North Carolina led by M.C. Taylor, on tour in support of Heart Like a Levee. 7pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $20 at LiveNation.com
K. Flay L.A.-based hip-hop artist comes north to share tracks from her latest EP, Crush Me, with special guests Nightly and Layne. 7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $13 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
La Femme French surf-pop band cross the pond to play an early show in support of their second studio album, Mystére. 7pm at The Cobalt. Tickets $15 at Red Cat, Zulu and TicketWeb.ca
The Passing of the Year Choral ensemble Phoenix Chamber Choir kick off their season with an extended composition for double choir and piano. 7:30pm at Ryerson United Church. Tickets $30 at PhoenixChoir.ca
Comedy
Kathleen McGee Vancouver stand-up and podcaster brings her unapologetically dark and sassy sense of humour to the stage, with an opening set from Ryan Paterson. 7pm & 9:30pm at Yuk Yuk’s. Tickets $20 at YukYuks.com
Theatre/Dance
The Flick A sideways look into the lives of young people navigating their place in the world, set in a run-down movie theatre where three underpaid ushers are willing to do anything to keep the endangered local landmark running. 7:30pm at Granville Island Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Final performance.
Fight Night Looking south and feeling frustrated? This timely and immersive exploration into the intricacies and traps of voting systems is an interactive experience, where the outcome of the show is your decision. 2pm & 8pm at Vancouver East Cultural Centre. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Final performance.
Wicked Creatures A Stranger Things-inspired Halloween spectacular with big hair, meddling kids and creatures from the wicked unknown. 8pm at Havana Theatre. Tickets at EventBrite.ca. Final performance.
Three Stories Up Part radio play, part film noir, in which a female cop tries to solve the murder of her husband. Performed in complete darkness for the theatrically adventurous. 8pm at 805 East Pender (meeting spot; location TBA). Tickets at TheatreWire.com. Runs until Oct. 31.
Events
Diwali Fest Dance, music, storytelling and more at this annual South Asian arts and culture festival. Oct. 11-Nov. 30 at various venues. Details at DiwaliFest.ca
Sunday, Oct. 30
Music
A Trio of Trios The extraordinary musicians of the VSO step into an intimate setting to perform some of the greatest chamber music by American, Argentine and Austrian composers. 2pm at Pyatt Hall. Tickets at VancouverSymphony.ca
Post Malone American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and guitarist plays tunes from his debut album, Stoney, with special guests Jazz Cartier and Larry June. 7pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $36.50+ at TicketFly.com
Comedy
The Sunday Service The award-winning improv comedy troupe bring their high-energy commitment to comedy with a little slapstick shtick, carrying the audience through a kaleidoscopic trip where scenes barrel into tangents and stories smash together. 9pm at Fox Cabaret. Tickets $7 at the door.
Theatre/Dance
Sultans of the Street A Carousel for Young People production about the courage and tenacity of children living in the face of adversity on the streets of Kolkata, India. 2pm at Waterfront Theatre. Tickets at CarouselTheatre.ca. Runs until Nov. 13.
Bakersfield Mist A comedy about discovering art in unexpected places, set in a trailer park in Bakersfield, California, where Maude – totally broke and on the wrong side of 50 – stumbles across a long-lost painting by the renowned Jackson Pollock. Or is it? 2pm at Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage. Tickets at ArtsClub.com. Runs until Nov. 20.
Monday, Oct. 31
Music
Nik Turner’s Hawkwind Former member of space-rock pioneers Hawkwind, with special guests Hedersleben and Twin River. 8pm at Rickshaw Theatre. Tickets $18 at Red Cat, Highilfe, Zulu and TicketFly.com
Buckcherry L.A.-based hard-rock outfit performs a Halloween show with special guest the Wild. 9pm at Venue. Tickets $32 at Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ca
Harpdog Brown Canadian blues singer and musician plays in support of his album Travelin’ with the Blues. 9pm at Ivanhoe Pub.
Comedy
Stacked Comedy Don’t want to go buck-wild on Halloween but still want to have something to report when your co-workers ask what you got up to? Come down for some of the city’s best comedians, featuring headliner Harris Anderson. 9pm at Yagger’s Kitsilano. Cover is $5.
Hallowe’en Thriller Flash Mob Ready to break a Guinness world record? Join the world’s largest Zombie Dance flash mob, set to the sound of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” 6pm at a location to be disclosed; register at EventBrite.ca. Free to participate.
Tuesday, Nov. 1
Music
Peter Hook & the Light Former bassist for Joy Division and New Order tours with his new band in support of their latest album, So This is Permanence. 8pm at Venue. Tickets $28 at Red Cat, Zulu and BPLive.ca
Niykee Heaton American R&B and hip-hop singer-songwriter brings the Centerfold Tour to town.7pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $25 at TicketWeb.ca
Nicolas Jaar Chilean-American composer, producer and recording artist returns to Vancouver in support of Sirens. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $35 at Ticketmaster.ca
CL South Korean singer, songwriter and rapper brings the Hello Bitches World Tour to town in support of her EP, Lifted. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $99.50 at TicketFly.com. All-ages show.
Comedy
Dirty Little Secrets Improv Show The hit improv show that started in New York City has arrived in Vancouver with a cast of our city’s top improvisers. 7:30pm at XY. Cover $5 and a secret to share.
Theatre/Dance
The Elephant Wrestler This story of a poor Indian tea seller as he attempts to solve the interwoven mysteries of true love, tragedy and joy explores the contradictions of modern India. 8pm at Vancouver East Cultural Centre. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Runs until Nov. 5.
Wednesday, Nov. 2
Music
Hannah Georgas Hometown singer-songwriter performs in support of her fourth studio album, For Evelyn, with special guests Louise Burns and the Darcys. 8pm at Commodore Ballroom. Tickets $25 at LiveNation.com
Deep Cedar Alberta folk-rockers tour in support of new album Loons, with special guest No Mothers. 7pm at Café deux Soleils. Cover $5-$10. All-ages show.
Daniela Andrade Toronto acoustic singer-songwriter plays tunes from her latest release, Shore, with special guest Tim Atlas. 7pm at Rio Theatre. Tickets $25 at LiveNation.com
Mariza The queen of Portuguese fado returns to Vancouver in support of her latest album, Mundo. 8pm at Chan Centre. Tickets $62 at ChanCentre.com
Wet Indie-pop outfit from Brooklyn play tunes from their debut album, Don’t You,with special guest Demo Taped. 8pm at The Imperial. Tickets at Red Cat Records and Ticketmaster.ca
Comedy
Dylan Moran Irish comedian, writer and actor brings his Off the Hook tour to town. 7:30pm at Vogue Theatre. Tickets $40 at TicketFly.com. All-ages show.
Theatre/Dance
The Pianist: A Concert Catastrophe Classical clowning mixes with contemporary circus in this production centred on, in, under and around the grand piano, with a character at the peak of high-society entertainment as he glides through life without a foot out of step. 7pm at York Theatre. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Runs until Nov. 6.
Thursday, Nov. 3
Music
Musica Elettronica Viva Europe-residing American expatriates – widely considered to be pioneers of electronic improvisation – take to the stage with a post-concert talkback.8pm at Western Front. Tickets $21 at MyShopify.com. All-ages show.
Duotang Reunited two-piece mod/power-pop band from Winnipeg appear in support of their fourth album, New Occupation, with special guest Uptights. 8pm at Biltmore Cabaret. Tickets $12 at TicketFly.com
Killer Dwarfs Heavy metal rockers from Oshawa play an early show, with special guest Whisky River Gun Club. 8pm at Red Room Ultra Bar. Tickets $20 at TicketZone.com or $25 at the door.
Galactic Pegasus Vancouver metal band share the stage with special guests Shark Infested Daughters, Corvus the Crow, and the Waning Light. 9pm at Funky Winker Beans. Cover is $10.
Comedy
Ian Bagg Top-five finisher on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and star of his one-hour special, Ian Bagg: Getting to F**king Know You, takes to the stage for the first of three evening performances. 8:30pm at Comedy Mix. Tickets $18 at PayPal.com
Theatre/Dance
Ballet BC Resident choreographer Cayetano Soto launches the season with four works displaying a unique range of creativity and originality. 8pm at Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets at BalletBC.com. Runs until Nov. 5.
Empire of the Son Returning after a sold-out first run, Testuro Shigematsu’s story of two generations of CBC broadcasters and the radio silence between them is an intimate look at Shigematsu’s relationship with his father, separated by language, culture and history. 8pm at Vancouver East Cultural Centre. Tickets at TheCultch.com. Runs until Nov. 13.
